{"product_id":"dahlia-honeycomb-tuber-golden-yellow-and-apricot-pompom-flowers","title":"Dahlia ‘Honeycomb’ Tuber | Golden Yellow and Apricot Pompom Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlia ‘Honeycomb’ features radiant golden-yellow pompom flowers delicately kissed with warm hints of apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its densely packed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perfectly symmetrical spherical blooms create an exquisite texture that brings incredible warmth and structure to garden borders and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vibrant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sun-kissed colouring works brilliantly in cottage gardens,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warm-toned planting schemes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and feature arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Honeycomb’ is a reliable and prolific variety prized for its abundant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long-stemmed blooms and exceptional performance as both a garden specimen and cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Product Image Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Example image only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shows the expected mature flowers and is not a photograph of the exact tuber supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The intensity of the golden-yellow and the presence of apricot hints may vary between individual flowers and with temperature,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sunlight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e climate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuber Supply Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplied as one dormant Dahlia tuber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuber size,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shape,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the number of growing points will vary naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A smaller tuber can produce a plant and flowers equal in quality to those produced by a larger tuber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden-yellow pompom flowers with hints of apricot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymmetrical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tightly-layered ball form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbundant summer-to-autumn flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branching growth reaching approximately 1–1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding long stems for cutting and arranging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in garden beds and large patio containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-flower gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh summer and autumn bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-toned and sunset garden themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed herbaceous borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature planting and focal points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge pots and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dahlia ‘Honeycomb’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honeycomb Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuberous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pompon \/ Ball Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden yellow with apricot hints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small to medium pompom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer to autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to light part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One dormant tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in spring after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position receiving approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light afternoon protection is beneficial in very hot climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the tuber horizontally approximately 10–15cm deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the dried stem or growing point facing upward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Space plants approximately 50–60cm apart to ensure ample room for growth and good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid continually wet soil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as Dahlia tubers may rot in poorly drained conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall a stake when planting or while the plant is young to avoid damaging the developing root system later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once active growth appears,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water deeply and regularly during warm or dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct water towards the soil rather than the foliage and allow excess moisture to drain freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid leaving the tuber continually wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prepare the soil with compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a suitable flowering plant fertiliser once active growth is established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed again as flower buds begin to form,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following product label directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid excessive nitrogen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which encourages leafy growth at the expense of blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinching and Flowering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinch out the central growing tip once the young plant has developed approximately three sets of leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This encourages branching,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stronger stems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a heavier flush of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regularly cut flowers or remove spent blooms to maintain continuous flowering through summer and autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Honeycomb’ grows up to approximately 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2m and should be supported in exposed or windy positions using a sturdy stake or plant support installed early in the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dahlias perform best in temperate and warm-temperate climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They thrive in subtropical areas with excellent drainage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e good airflow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and some protection from extreme afternoon heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In frost-prone areas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tubers may be lifted and stored after foliage dies back where winters are cold or excessively wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat colour is Dahlia ‘Honeycomb’?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flowers are a brilliant golden-yellow featuring soft,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warm hints of apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat type of Dahlia is Honeycomb?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Honeycomb’ is a Pompon (or Ball) Dahlia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring tightly packed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perfectly spherical little blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow tall does Honeycomb grow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants generally reach approximately 1–1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2m,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on local soil and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Honeycomb suitable for cutting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strong stems and neat pompom form make it a phenomenal cut flower for fresh arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dahlias generally bloom from summer into autumn,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on planting time and climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Honeycomb need staking?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Staking is recommended to keep tall stems upright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly in windy weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e use a large container with adequate drainage holes and provide proper support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Potted dahlias require regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill my tuber look like the one pictured?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The product image illustrates expected mature blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuber size and shape vary naturally,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and individual tubers will not look 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